Montclair State in the News

May 1, 2014

Gala raises $500,000 for scholarships at Montclair State

Montclair Patch

The Montclair State University Foundation hosted its 2014 Annual Scholarship Dinner which raised a record-breaking $500,000 for student scholarships that will benefit and enable today's students—and tomorrow's leaders—to pursue and complete their studies at Montclair State.

Author James Patterson to speak at Montclair State commencement

The Star-Ledger

Best-selling suspense novelist James Patterson will pick up an honorary doctorate and serve as the speaker at Montclair State University's commencement. The author's Patterson Family Foundation funds teacher education scholarships at Montclair State.

The Star-Ledger

'Boys to Men': Montclair State hosts event to inspire urban teens to go to college

The Star-Ledger

More than 450 male teenagers from urban high schools spent the day at Montclair State University for the school's annual "Boys to Men Conference." The students, many of whom had never been on a college campus, listened to speakers and panelists who emphasized the benefits of going to college.

Should you choose a college based on happiness rankings?

USA Today

Karen Pennington, vice president for student development and campus life, says that rankings should be a preliminary motivator when choosing which schools to apply to. She says what will really help determine if you'll be happy is visiting campus when school is in session.

Upper Montclair got a lift from First Ward clean-up day

Baristanet

Upper Montclair got a lift with over 170 volunteers filling 200 lawn and trash bags. The volunteers, including a large contingent from Montclair State University, fanned throughout the First Ward to 13 locations.

Archaeological digs just a piece of Montclair's historical puzzle

The Montclair Times

Chris Matthews, professor of anthropology, tries to instill in his students a curiosity for using historical archaeology—which involves not only digging for artifacts, but also using archives, interviews and other primary sources—to shed more light on the past.

Montclair State turns to Banner for student services (Campus Technology) - Montclair State University is partnering with Ellucian to roll out a new student information system. The campus-wide initiative will center on using Banner to drive programs such as student enrollment and student financial services.

'Jersey Women Artists' exhibition in Montclair (Montclair Times) - George Segal Gallery director Teresa Rodriguez wanted to put on this show for quite some time. Rodriguez says, "Women artists of New Jersey have been making their mark about their art for 200 years, and that's reason to celebrate."